Disney has put the live-action version of the 2010 animated hit “Tangled” on hold, according to sources.
The story based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale of Rapunzel was in active development with Michael Gracey, director of “The Greatest Showman,” slated to direct. “Thor: Love and Thunder” scribe Jennifer Kaytin Robinson was on board to write the script.
The decision comes amid Disney’s release of “Snow White,” which has grossed a tepid $69 million to date domestically and $145 million worldwide.
It’s not clear whether there is a possiblity of reviving the live-action version of “Tangled” at some point in the future.
Disney will continue to mine its animated library with two upcoming titles, “Lilo and Stitch,” due May 23, and “Moana,” opening July 10, 2026. “Moana” comes with the advantage of being fresh in the audience’s mind, since the animated sequel “Moana 2” proved to be a blockbuster last November. Meanwhile the appetite for “Lilo and Stich” appears to be strong. The “Lilo and Stich” spot with Stitch crashing the Super Bowl field, racked up huge numbers, becoming Disney’s most viewed spot digitally, while the March trailer release became the second-most viewed Disney live-action trailer of all time in the first 24 hours of release.
“Tangled” made nearly $600 million worldwide during its 2010-2011 release, and was nominated for an Oscar for original song. With an 89% positive score on Rotten Tomatoes, it was a hit with both families and critics.
From Variety US